Report of a complaint of the theft of 13 casks
of salt from Pasquiet. Information of the case is to be sent to Montagu.

3-5

22 Nov., 1777

Robert Pringle

George Germain

{Enclosed with above] report of harbour
fortifications to be built and the present state of defences.

7-8

17 Nov., 1777

Robert Pringle

General; The Principal Merchants &
Inhabitants of St. Johns

[Enclosed ditto] notice that it is possible
that the Americans will attack the "Northern part of the continent." Proposals
for increasing the security of the fishery and homes.

9

17 Nov., 1777

10 signatures

Capt. Pringle

[Enclosed ditto] agreement to follow proposals
for increasing security in case of an attack by the Americans.

11-11v

19 Jan., 1778

Gov. Montagu

George Germain

Assures Germain that he will inquire into the
case mentioned in the 2 Jan., 1778 letter.

13

11 Jan., 1778

Gov. Montagu

George Germain

Montagu passes along an affidavit from the
merchants of St. Johns to Germain.

15

6 Jan., 1778

[enclosed with above] man chased and taken by
pirates off the coast of Newfoundland.

17-18

13 Jan., 1778

Gov. Montagu

George Germain

Captain Pringle expects an attack on the port
soon; Montagu applauds his efforts at increasing local defences. Placentia not yet secure
enough. Requests ships to be sent out in the Spring to protect the port.

19-20v

27 Nov., 1777

Robert Pringle

Gov. Montagu

[enclosed with above] Robert Pringles
letter where he discusses his fear of an attack on Newfoundland.

21

18 March, 1778

John Caddy

William Knox

Brief discussion of coal prices and a proposal
for the construction of a house for the Governor.

23

5 May, 1778

Gov. Montagu

William Knox

Notice of the reception of various letters and
a suggested sailing date suggested for Montagus departure.

25-25v

6 June, 1778

Robert Pringle

George Germain

news of dispatches from London, mention of
American privateers near Placentia, residents desire protection

27-28

6 June, 1778

Robert Pringle

George Germain

a report on developments and
activities during the past winter. No American privateers molested the
coast. Pringle praises the men working on the new fortifications, who
offered their services as a volunteer defence force, training in the use of
small arms. They added 120 men to the defence of St. John's

29

1 Aug., 1778

Thomas Halse

Report on the state of the copper mine at Shoal
Bay

31-32v

30 July, 1778

Gov. Montagu

George Germain

barracks not large enough to hold all the men,
forced to set up on the Barrens. Privateers causing trouble for the ports, fears that the
ports will be destroyed by summer. Mentions the condition of a number of ships stationed
at NFLD. Emigrants to be sent to strengthen the Company of Highland Emigrants

33-33v (pages not numbered; exceeds two
pages)

5 Aug., 1778

60+ signatures

Petition regards concerns about the fishery.

34-35

5 Oct., 1778

Gov. Montagu

George Germain

News of French hostilities in North America,
Montagu made preparations and sent ships to attack St. Pierre and Miquelon. American
privateer has been operating along the coast of Labrador, sent a ship after it.

36-37

17 Sept., 1778

John Evans

Gov. Montagu

[enclosed with above] letter regarding the
hostilities committed by the French in North America; lists what he will attack in the
French islands.

38-38v

14 Sept., 1778

Baron Esperance (Gov. of St. Pierre and
Miquelon)

[enclosed with above] Displeasure with the size
of the British force sent to his area; wants more attention paid to the officers, and that
the inhabitants be sent to France; essentially, that the concerns of "his
people" be taken into account.

40-40v

15 Sept., 1778

John Evans

Baron Esperance (Gov. of St. Pierre and
Miquelon)

[enclosed with above] response to Baron
Esperances stating that some of his concerns would be addressed. In return, wants a
full account of the inhabitants taken.

42-43

16 Oct., 1778

Gov. Montagu (Europe, St.
John's)

George Germain

Sent copies of Evansí despatch of
17 Sept to Germain on 7 Oct by way of Guadeloupe via Lisbon, as well as
duplicates by a merchant vessel to Ireland. Evans has since returned to St.
Johnís with artillery & marines, and has summarized to Montagu the actions
he took in sending LíEsperance & principal inhabitants to France,
arrangements for remaining inhabitants (to be evacuated once transports
arrive), and orders to destroy houses and store houses

44

16 Oct., 1778

Gov. Montagu

George Germain

[enclosed with above] inventories
of what was seized in St. Pierre: 1) boats, fish, oil, salt; 2) livestock;
3) small arms

46-47

19 Nov., 1778

Gov. Montagu

George Germain

mentions that the remainder of the inhabitants
have been removed from St. Pierre and Miquelon.

48-48v

24 Sept., 1778

Lieutenant Governor Hughes of Nova Scotia

Gov. Montagu

[enclosed with above] man named Boylston
arrested; bringing that person to the attention of Montgu.

50-50v

23 Sept., 1778

Gov. Montagu

[enclosed with above] documents found on the
man to be sent to Montagu for examination. Mentions Boylstons connection with the
American rebels.

52-52v

29 Oct., 1778

[enclosed with above] table regarding the
troops under command of Lieutenant Colonel David Hay

53v-54

[enclosed with above] "A General Scheme of
the English Fishery and Inhabitants of Newfoundland for the Year 1778." table.

55-55v

30 Oct., 1778

David Hay

[enclosed with a letter from 20 Nov.] request
for a wartime pay of 10 shillings per day for captains commanding at outposts.

57-58

4 Feb., 1779

Robert Pringle

George Germain

Inhabitants of NFLD took up arms in winter of
1778; requests payment for the costs the inhabitants incurred as a result.

59-60

4 Feb., 1779

Robert Pringle

Gov. Montagu

Complete list of those who took up arms so that
they can be paid.

61-62v

31 Jan., 1779

Robert Pringle

George Germain

Report on Newfoundland defences for 1772.

63-64v

2 April, 1779

George Germain

Gov. Edwards

Absence of Kings ships has led to an
increase in privateering off the coast of NFLD. Requests that fishing boats be supplied
with arms. Mention of Labrador efforts to combat privateers.

66-66v (covers more than 2 pages though)

13 April, 1779

Many signatures

George Germain

Petition of Merchants and Traders concerned in
the fishery

67-67v

12 May, 1779

George Germain

Gov. Edwards

mentions documents pertaining to Gov. Edwards
new position as Governor of NFLD; points out that the documents are missing information
regarding some recent Acts.

69-69v

25 May, 1779

David Hay

fire broke out on the 15th, loss of
stores. Losses calculated at £60,000. Tells of a very severe winter.

71-72v

12 Sept., 1779

Gov. Edwards

receipt of letter from the Spanish regarding
hostile intentions of "the Catholic Kings against His Majestys subjects and
dominions." Several harbours have been fitted with cannon for defense. Goes into
information about the defense of NFLD, drop in the number of privateers.

73-74

12 Sept., 1779

Robert Pringle

Gov. Edwards

two batteries are "in a perfect state of
defense"; Fort Townshead and...... .

75-77

9 Dec., 1779

Gov. Edwards

George Germain

Edwards announces his arrival with a number of
documents enclosed such as an account of the fishery and of cannon. Mentions necessity of
taking the Oath of Allegiance. Defenses of the island are good, preparations for invasion.
Some men caught plundering a ship.

78

5 Nov., 1779

Gov. Edwards

George Germain

[enclosed with above] General Return of troops
in NFLD from 5 Nov., 1779.

80-81

27 Aug., 1779

Gov. Edwards

George Germain

[enclosed with above] Account of ordnance and
stores at Placentia for 27 Aug., 1779.

82-87

11 Oct., 1779

Gov. Edwards

George Germain

[enclosed with above] Account of ordnance and
stores belonging to the St. Johns garrison for 11 Oct., 1779.

88-89

Gov. Edwards

George Germain

[enclosed with above] Account of the fishery
for 1779.

90-97

2 April, 1779

Gov. Edwards

George Germain

[enclosed with above] Gov. Edwards instructions
and articles for the year 1779.

100

Gov. Edwards

George Germain

[enclosed with above] Account of ordnance and
stores for St. Johns.

102-102v

1 Nov., 1779

Gov. Edwards

George Germain

[enclosed with above] Report on volunteers and
list of the articles that they agreed to (i.e. learning the use of arms).

104-104v

28 Oct., 1779

Gov. Edwards

George Germain

[enclosed with above] Letter from Edwards to
Richard Pringle about raising the volunteers, troops, and fortifications in case of an
attack on the island. Pringle appointed to command the Corps of NFLD volunteers.

106

28 Oct., 1779

Gov. Edwards

Lt. Caddy

[enclosed with above] promotion of Caddy to
Captain.

108

28 Oct., 1779

Gov. Edwards

Mr. McLean (?)

[enclosed with above] promotion of McLean to
Lt.

110-112

Gov. Edwards

David Hay

[enclosed with above] Regulations concerning
what to do in case of an enemy invasion in Gov. Edwards absence.

114

2 Nov., 1779

Edward Langman

[enclosed with above] court appearance of two
men regarding the theft of provisions.

115

12 Sept., 1779

Gov. Edwards

[enclosed with above] General return of troops
in NFLD for 12 Sept., 1779.

117-119

Gov. Edwards

[enclosed with above] Proclamation by Edwards
regarding fish and oil in NFLD.